How a literacy and numeracy program is helping adults open up career options

Apprentice carpenter Cedrick Smith worked with a language, literacy and numeracy coach to build skills for the work site. Credit: SBS

One in five Australians, or around three-million adults, have low literacy or numeracy skills - and it can have a big impact on how people are able to engage in everyday life.

One in five Australians, or around three-million adults, have low literacy or numeracy skills.
Programs are in place across the Australia to help people improve their skills and achieve their life goals.
In Tasmania, a free work readiness program through Build Up Tassie, language literacy and numeracy coaching to adult learners.

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